Emirates economy seat pitch ranges from 32" across the routes we compare — with the most generous pitch on the Airbus A380-800 at 32". To get more room, Emirates also sells dedicated extra legroom seats (exit and bulkhead rows) on most aircraft.
Seat pitch (legroom)
32"
Widest seat width
18"
Aircraft types
2
Routes compared
3
Airbus A380-800
Boeing 777-300ER
Seat pitch, width, layout and comfort rating for every Emirates service on the routes we compare.
| Route | Aircraft | Layout | Seat pitch | Seat width | Recline | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai (DXB) ↔ London (LHR) | Airbus A380-800 | 3-4-3 | 32" | 18" | 6" | 4.4 |
| Dubai (DXB) ↔ London (LHR) | Boeing 777-300ER | 3-4-3 | 32" | 17" | 6" | 3.9 |
| Dubai (DXB) ↔ New York (JFK) | Airbus A380-800 | 3-4-3 | 32" | 18" | 6" | 4.4 |
| Dubai (DXB) ↔ New York (JFK) | Boeing 777-300ER | 3-4-3 | 32" | 17" | 6" | 3.9 |
| Dubai (DXB) ↔ Sydney (SYD) | Airbus A380-800 | 3-4-3 | 32" | 18" | 6" | 4.4 |
| Dubai (DXB) ↔ Sydney (SYD) | Boeing 777-300ER | 3-4-3 | 32" | 17" | 6" | 3.9 |
In our data, Emirates economy seat pitch ranges from 32". On its flagship A380, Emirates provides up to 32" seat pitch in economy. Emirates also sells dedicated extra-legroom seats with additional pitch on most aircraft and routes.
In our dataset, Emirates offers its most generous economy legroom (32" seat pitch) on the Airbus A380-800, seen on the Dubai (DXB) ↔ London (LHR) route.
Emirates sells "extra legroom" seats (usually exit rows and certain bulkhead rows) as a paid add-on during booking or in Manage Your Booking. Availability and price vary by route and aircraft, so it is worth selecting early — these rows go fast on long-haul flights.
Emirates' standard economy pitch sits in the 32" range, which is fairly typical for long-haul economy. Our route-by-route tables let you compare Emirates side by side with Qatar Airways on the Dubai–London and Doha–Sydney corridors, where both carriers fly the A380/A350.